Kiraly Payne Finds Charting Success With His Introspective Yet Infectious Debut Album ‘417’

In today’s music scene we see artists who write music they think their audience wants to hear. Whether that be portraying some character, or outlining a hyper-focused subset of the population and the way they go about their lives. You can seemingly go on for hours scrolling through the current Rap and Hip-Hop catalogs looking for something unique and impactful.

Drawing comparisons to the likes of Smino, Kendrick Lamar, and Kenny Mason, Kiraly brings a nostalgic feeling reminiscent of days when artists wrote from a place of pure authenticity and relatability. Kiraly’s writing style successfully brings the listener closer to his life while simultaneously forcing the listener to digest the lyrics and look within themselves to draw comparisons. It’s digested more efficiently because listeners directly associate with his themes.

Kiraly’s most recent release, his highly anticipated debut full-length album “417,” is a fierce installment of his journey as an artist. The album is characterized by its incredible production qualities and emotion-defining lyrics. It boasts well-rounded beat arrangements that support thoughtful melodies, which resonate with listeners on a deep level. This combination of writing tools shows that Kiraly is more than capable of standing toe to toe with other major music acts.”417,” Kiraly is not just releasing an album; he’s sharing a piece of himself with the world. This album reflects his journey, his growth, and his commitment to creating music that inspires others. “I want my listeners to be inspired to look within, you may not like what you see, but that’s where growth comes from,” Kiraly shares. “It’s about holding ourselves accountable and growing from our experiences. I’m happy to share my knowledge through my music.” In various interviews, Kiraly can be seen explaining the inspiration and meaning behind “417″—a clever nod to Malcolm Gladwell’s theory that it takes 10,000 hours to master something, those hours can be represented by 417 days. “417” also represents a solfeggio healing frequency that is used by many to achieve balance and the removal of negative energy.

“417” features plenty of tracks that stand out above the rest, with “Magic” and “Fiendin” standing out the most. Fashionably Early columnist Branton Wandera writes “From a melodic perspective, it’s equally infectious as it is introspective.” He continues to note “…If self-reflection and self-awareness are indicators of artistry at its purest, Kiraly & his pen game have it in spades.” “Magic” went on to peak at #18 on the iTunes US Hip Hop charts, surpassing Joyner Lucas and Doja Cat.

Kiraly, when asked about what he wants fans to know about him and his music, reveals, “I want people to know I’m a big kid at heart. I don’t watch TV except for sports and older cartoons I watched while growing up, like Spongebob and Ed Edd and Eddy. My music career started earlier than most think, at age 11, making recordings with my Rock Band video game microphone.” When he was a young teenager, he beat out thousands competing in front of Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union. It’s these roots Kiraly draws pride from, all having an inevitable impact on leading him to where he is today.

With the consistency that Kiraly operates, it’s not a matter of if he’s going to break through the noise – but a matter of when. His new merch line is truly something special, accompanied by a completely re-branded website offering limited-time exclusives for those who sign up via email. With thousands of fans online relating his style to that of JID and Saba, it’s clear an appetite for Kiraly Payne is here to stay.

“417” is available now on all streaming platforms. We highly encourage you all to give it a listen and share it with your friends – Kiraly is on the rise, but there’s still time to consider yourself an OG fan!